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Sunday, March 07, 2010
Program Management Academy Announces May Program Management Workshop in Oregon
The Program Management Academy has announced its next public workshop on Program Management, Achieving Business Success with Program Management, to be held in Portland, Oregon, USA during May 4-5, 2010. The instructor will be Russ Martinelli, author of Program Management for Improved Business Results. PMForum subscribers will receive discounted pricing.
The workshop will be highly interactive, with exercises oriented to the knowledge and tools in the book; the workshop will also include many tips and techniques for immediate use on the job. The workshop and the book are both gaining recognition worldwide. Based on previous workshops, attendees are expected from around the globe, which will provide the benefit of shared experiences from a wide variety of organizations and experiences.
The Program Management Academy designed the workshop for program and project managers seeking to grow their skills in the Program Management discipline and provide greater value to their companies. It includes topics on coordinating multiple cross functional teams, creating practical multi-project maps, synchronizing multiple schedules, mitigating complex risks, leveraging stakeholders and leading your programs to success through a coordinated program approach.
Russ Martinelli has many years of experience managing high profile programs and offers his own as well as other examples of program management challenges and solutions. His approach is tailored for small group discussions and activities. While participants in the workshop bring their own situations and experiences, participants will benefit from the direct contact with this leading edge expert.
The 2-day workshop will be held in Tigard, Oregon at the Courtyard by Marriott, approximately 40 minutes from the Portland International Airport (PDX). This course is offered in collaboration between the Program Management Academy and Innovation Frameworks. For more information, visit http://www.programmanagement-academy.com/ or contact rose.marshall@innovationframeworks.com. The book is included in the course fee; lunch, snacks, and refreshments are provided on both days. Upon completion, students can receive PDU credits. Early bird and group discounts are available. Subscribers of PM World Today or PMForum will also receive a discount.
The Program Management Academy was created to help companies, organizations, and individuals better understand the principles of program and business management and to improve their practices. The primary goals of the Program Management Academy are: (1) To increase the awareness of program management as a critical business function; (2) To provide training, coaching, and consultation for individuals, teams and organizations; and (3) To perform research and continued publication to further evolve program and business management practices worldwide. For additional information about the Program Management Academy, visit www.programmanagement-academy.com.
The workshop will be highly interactive, with exercises oriented to the knowledge and tools in the book; the workshop will also include many tips and techniques for immediate use on the job. The workshop and the book are both gaining recognition worldwide. Based on previous workshops, attendees are expected from around the globe, which will provide the benefit of shared experiences from a wide variety of organizations and experiences.
Russ Martinelli has many years of experience managing high profile programs and offers his own as well as other examples of program management challenges and solutions. His approach is tailored for small group discussions and activities. While participants in the workshop bring their own situations and experiences, participants will benefit from the direct contact with this leading edge expert.
The 2-day workshop will be held in Tigard, Oregon at the Courtyard by Marriott, approximately 40 minutes from the Portland International Airport (PDX). This course is offered in collaboration between the Program Management Academy and Innovation Frameworks. For more information, visit http://www.programmanagement-academy.com/ or contact rose.marshall@innovationframeworks.com. The book is included in the course fee; lunch, snacks, and refreshments are provided on both days. Upon completion, students can receive PDU credits. Early bird and group discounts are available. Subscribers of PM World Today or PMForum will also receive a discount.